AN underpass in Kidderminster has been given a vibrant new look to help make it brighter and more inviting.

Kidderminster Business Improvement District (BID) teamed up with students and artists to transform The Horsefair underpass and pay tribute to the history of the community.

The new mural was funded by Kidderminster BID as part of a plan to improve gateways to the town.

The project involved art students from Kidderminster College, artists Kate Cox from Clik Clik Collective and Sarah Edwards from Spare Room Arts, and community group Horsefair and Proud.

Kidderminster BID manager Alex Powell said: "We were aware that the underpass was frequently used by pedestrians but was in poor condition.

"We wanted to transform it into a brighter, more appealing place where people can feel safer and also appreciate The Horsefair and its history and importance to Kidderminster."

The mural took two days to complete and was inspired by some of the landmarks in the area.

It includes images inspired by The Old Peacock Inn, The Weavers’ Cottages, The Empire Cinema, Mr Tee Records and Alf Tabb who had a bike workshop in The Horsefair and was famous for engineering and riding the world’s smallest bicycle. Twelve students took part in the design and painting process.

"The mural is bright and vibrant," Alex added.

"I’m really impressed with what the young people wanted to include and the way the artists have captured the relevance and importance of the Horsefair. It’s fantastic.

"I hope it helps visitors and local people to enjoy the walk from The Horsefair into the town centre.

"We want to make people feel safer and to make the town centre more visually appealing and inviting."